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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.38, 14,250.91 and 6,598.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.38, 14,250.91 and 6,598.38 is: 9,107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.38 : 14,250.91 = 6,598.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.38/14,250.91 = 6,598.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.38x = 14,250.91 × 6,598.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.38x = 94,032,919.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,032,919.53/10,324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.85

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